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Calls for action on 'notorious' A4500 into Northampton as drivers warn of serious accident risk
Motorists are calling for urgent fixes to a “notoriously” dangerous major road into Northampton.
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First SEND classroom in UK zoological setting to open at Woburn Safari Park
The first ever classroom in the country dedicated to children with special educational needs and disabilities within a zoological setting is set to open at Woburn Safari Park.
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.
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'I can’t sell my home due to council's 350 percent parking permit increase,' says Northampton town centre resident
A resident living in Hazelwood Road says spiralling parking costs are making it “near impossible” to sell their home due to changes to West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) permit scheme.
Two arrested on suspicion of fraud and money laundering offences in relation to Northamptonshire care home investigation
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of fraud and money laundering offences, in relation to a Northamptonshire care home investigation, police have confirmed.
Firefighters called to incident in Northampton forcing closure of road in both directions
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to an emergency incident in Northampton on Thursday afternoon.
Northamptonshire former soldiers take on Combat Stress march to battle PTSD for pals
A trio of soldiers will take on a walking challenge to raise awareness and money for an Armed Forces charity.
Exact opening date finally revealed for controversially delayed 'relief' road next to Northamptonshire town
An exact opening date has finally been revealed for a controversially delayed 'relief' road next to a Northamptonshire town.
Second bid to extend opening hours at Northampton McDonald's to 24 hours rejected
A second licensing bid to extend the opening times of a Northampton McDonald’s so it can serve customers 24 hours a day has been rejected by the council, but a legal challenge could follow.
Northamptonshire woman's desperate search for a stranger that could save her dad's life
The daughter of a man diagnosed with a rare blood cancer is appealing for help to find a stem cell donor who could help save her dad’s life.
Northamptonshire firm plants 500 saplings for 55th anniversary project
Northamptonshire firm plants 500 saplings as 55th anniversary project
Northampton man takes on food challenge in form of 'UK's largest pain au chocolat' which weighs 1.5kg and costs £28
A Northampton man has tried the 'UK's largest pain au chocolat' - a 1.5kg pastry costing £28 - and said it took him six days to finish it.
Look inside one of the most expensive Northamptonshire homes on the market right now complete with woodland and lake
A Northamptonshire home, complete with woodland and a lake, is one of the most expensive on the market right now.
Self-build near Northampton: Couple share their vision for their forever home at Piddington
Building your own home can be challenging – but the “headaches” of gaining planning permission and connecting to local services have been taken care of for this Northampton couple.
66-bed care home approved in Northamptonshire village despite concerns about access to healthcare facilities
A new care home will be built on a brownfield site in a Northamptonshire village, despite local concerns over access to healthcare facilities.
'It's very sad': Northamptonshire OAP bus service director explains full reason behind 'difficult' decision to close down
'It's very sad': Northamptonshire OAP bus service director explains full reason behind sudden closure.
Women's empowerment campaigners demand apology from West Northamptonshire councillor over social media posts
Campaigners have called on a West Northamptonshire councillor and his party to apologise for ‘sexist conduct’ on social media.
'Deep concern' as hundreds of jobs at Asda’s distribution centre in Northampton at risk under plans to move online operations out of town
Hundreds of jobs at Asda’s distribution centre in Northampton are at risk under plans to move online operations out of the town.
Northants hold their nerve in final play-off to clinch national blackball pool title
Cue the celebrations!
Motorist disqualified for watching TikTok video on phone while driving on busy Northampton road among these 36 cases in court
Local magistrates also dealt with offenders for carrying pepper spray, drink driving, not wearing a seat belt and outraging public decency in Northampton town centre…